Oysters are a lot more important than most would think. Yes, they’re delicious with beer and cocktail sauce and are a great excuse to party outside during winter, but they also filter and clean the water after we pollute it with runoff from our yards and cars. One oyster can filter two gallons of water in an hour as it eats, so it’s no small potatoes. Without them, Charleston harbor would be filthy.
They also control erosion, holding pluff mud in place and keeping our beach water (somewhat) clear.
So … the more oysters we have, the cleaner our water, and the better you can feel about still not taking care of that oil dripping from your car. DNR is building a new oyster reef at Mt. Pleasant Waterfront Park, and they need your help. Here’s the release …
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED MAY 31!
MOUNT PLEASANT MEMORIAL WATERFRONT PARK
END OF WINGO WAY
9:30-12:00The SCDNR community based oyster restoration program (SCORE) has a unique opportunity to construct oyster reefs at the new waterfront park BEFORE the park is open! And YOU are invited to be a part of this exciting project.
Participate in our most unusual project yet - building oyster reefs UNDER the Ravenel Bridge!
For more information call (843) 953-9241.
Responding to this email would help us plan for enough participants!
Last minute participants are also welcome, just show up!Important note: THIS IS A CONSTRUCTION ZONE. ABSOLUTELY NO SANDALS, FLIP-FLOPS or BARE FEET!!
Come to the end of Wingo Way and look for parking on your left. Please follow the dirt road (no wandering around) to the future fishing pier.
DNR will have gloves and water. Please wear sturdy shoes or boots. Don’t forget a hat and sunscreen.
Hope to see you there!
For more information on SCORE visit our website http://score.dnr.sc.gov
